At 65-years-old, Bert Van Marwijk has had a lifetime of ups and downs. Unlikely triumphs at Feyenoord, mid-table stagnation at Dortmund and only 143 days at Hamburg represent the scale of the Dutchman's career. 

As his football has progressed, then relapsed, so have his highlights. But there's no disputing Van Marwijk is a different beast at international level than he is in clubland. 

A World Cup final with his home nation and a strong qualification phase with Saudi Arabia are testament to this, and despite criticism for his defensive style of play with the Oranje, the highlights show a high-intensity, pressing side brimming with confidence.

The solidarity he brought to the Dutch - which, despite the aura of a 'golden generation', had failed to qualify in 2002 and exited at the Round of 16 in 2006 - transitioned to a more commanding style with the Saudis.

The Green Falcons hadn't qualified for a World Cup since 2006, and had failed to progress from the group stage at their last two Asian Cups. But Van Marwijk rejuvenated Saudi football and their style represented the best Saudi football had to offer.

Penetrative passes and quick forward movement enabled the Gulf nation to utilise their nation's strengths - powerful forwards, quick wingers and fullbacks, and the stamina that emerged from playing in sweltering conditions.

With Australia, expect the coach to once again adapt his style to the players he has at his disposal. He's on a short contract and has shown a willingness to rely on experience in the past, which should bode well for the likes of Tim Cahill. 

On the other hand, similar to his predecessor, Van Marwijk rarely explains himself to the media. He has no reverance for the way the game 'should be played'. Expect an immensely physical, pragmatic Socceroos side under the Dutch coach, but one that exhibits attacking fluidity as well.

For all the seriousness to Van Marwijk's demeanour, there is a lighter side to the coach, as expressed (albeit in Dutch) in this video of the coach taking Dutch TV through his home, and introducing the public to his family life.